HARRISON, NJ (Jan. 12, 2012) – The New York Red Bulls selected goalkeeper and Fordham University product Ryan Meara in the second round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft with the 31st overall pick today at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO.
Earlier in the day, the Red Bulls acquired 2008 MLS Best XI forward Kenny Cooper from the Portland Timbers for a 2013 MLS SuperDraft First Round pick and allocation money.
The 6-foot-4 goalkeeper played four years of college at Fordham University, registering 31 shutouts in 74 appearances. Meara collected a number of accolades in his final season as he was named the 2011 Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year and added to the All-Atlantic 10 Conference First Team. He also finished 11th overall in NCAA Division I play in goals against average (0.65).
Born in Yonkers and raised in Crestwood, the New York native played his high school days at Fordham Prep. In 2010 he was named Premier Development League Goalkeeper of the Year while playing for Ironbound Express.
Ryan Meara
Position: Goalkeeper
Pronunciation: MARE-uh
Height: 6-4
Weight: 185 pounds
Day of Birth: Nov. 15, 1990 in Crestwood, NY
Hometown: Crestwood, NY
College: Fordham University
How Acquired: Drafted in the second round (31st overall) in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.
Photo Credit: Fordham University
